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The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects our right “to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” All through the colonial period, long before our Constitution with its Bill of Rights was written, British North American colonists had held that this ancient English right of petition applied equally to them as loyal subjects of the British Empire.

By RYAN AMES

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Post 28 American Legion baseball team has got a good thing going.

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — As the coming arrival of the Picture Main Street project continues to loom over the city, both advocates and opponents of the project are ramping up efforts to either promote or change the plan before it’s set to begin next year.

By RYAN AMES

Brandon Borges is the new varsity boys ice hockey coach at Williston Northampton School after serving as an assistant coach with the Wildcats the past two seasons. 

British Iranians are showing up in large numbers to support Israel and the attacks on Iran. Arman Yachui has been cheering on Israelis. Regarding the pro-Palestinian protesters, he says, “There are so many of them, and they have no idea what is really going on. They are supporting terrorism and don’t even realize it. Israel is bombing the Islamic Republic, they are not bombing our country.” Iranian-born Niyak Ghorbani has been arrested 11 times by British police for simply carrying signs that read “Hamas are terrorists.”

By RICHARD SZLOSEK

“Why is that here?” I asked out loud as my wife and I strolled through Williams Park in St. Petersburg, Florida on our way to lunch. I had noticed an impressive statue of a military figure just off the walkway. I ventured over to check it out and, to my surprise, it was of General Thaddeus Kosciuszko, the Polish engineer who had used his genius on the American side in the Revolutionary War. However, Florida had belonged to Spain in that period and Kosciuszko had died before Florida ever became part of the United States. So why was there a monument to him here in St. Petersburg?

There are errors in Gary Michael Tartakov’srecent op-ed concerning antisemitism [“The two most important things to know about antisemitism,” Gazette, June 25]. He is right to place antisemitism in a context of European history and the first generations of Christian theology. But he is wrong when he says that antisemitism is “unknown in most of the world.”

By JOANNA BUONICONTI

Every summer, usually towards the beginning of June, my close family and I embark on a week-long excursion to the beach. The people included in this exclusive list are: my mom, my mom’s partner, grandma, my three cousins from Texas — how many of them that come each year varies — and my aunt. We cram into one house, there are bodies everywhere, and no one has nearly enough personal space.

By MAYOR GINA-LOUISE SCIARRA

As of July 1, Northampton’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $145,431,259 is in effect. Paired with $23.2 million in capital improvements previously approved by the City Council, Northampton’s overall budget is progressive and fiscally sound, with robust investments and careful management of resources.

By HELEN SEIDLER

We are becoming a poorer country as a result of the political leadership of a significant portion of our population over more than four decades. That leadership has culminated in the election of the current president and installation of his administration. Some of the obvious signs of our increasing poverty include inflation, which is expected to rise, and job loss, which is happening now and will continue. The home insurance market is withdrawing from climate-pressured markets, and the safety net supporting low-income adults and children is about to be ripped to shreds.

Now, more than ever, when the Gazette arrives each morning, I skip the headlines and go immediately to the cartoon page.

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — Thornes Marketplace has found a new tenant for the space left by the departing Cornucopia, who themselves have secured a new, larger space in the city of Holyoke.

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — A conservative legal group has targeted Smith College with a federal complaint over its decision to admit transgender women, alleging the school’s interpretation of Title IX to prohibit discrimination of gender identity is misguided.

By HANNAH BEVIS

On most days, Andrew Curran, better known as his drag persona Magnolia Masquerade, is a whirlwind of activity, brainstorming ideas for future shows, creating the props that will bring them to life, running the rehearsals with other drag queens who fill out the cast — but he looks almost peaceful in the hours leading up to one of his performances. Starting around 2 p.m., Curran plops himself down in front of a tiny, well-lit mirror in his bedroom to prepare for Magnolia’s performance that evening at Last Ditch in Greenfield. Abba and a mix of show tunes plays quietly as a gentle breeze wafts in through his open window, sunlight streaming in the room.

By TINKY WEISBLAT

Jonathan Lash of Northampton has had a fascinating life. He has been a Peace Corps volunteer, a practicing attorney, an environmental advocate, and a president of Hampshire College.

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — It’s not uncommon to see protesters and activists assembled in front of Northampton City Hall, speaking out in support of social issues and against injustices of the day.

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — More housing is planned for the neighborhoods around Hawley Street, with site plan for three condominium buildings containing a total of eight housing units unanimously approved by the Planning Board earlier this month.

By DAVID BALL

Sometimes I’m tempted to think that a fraction of the left gets its views on Ukraine from Vladimir Putin’s cyber-disinformation network. Take John Berkowitz’ guest column on June 15.

By GRACE CHAI

Over 30 years ago, Lucimara Galo immigrated to the United States from Brazil in hopes of a better life. Now, she helps others improve the quality of theirs.

By GARRETT COTE

Under a punishing sun on Tuesday afternoon, the Amherst Hurricanes bested Greenfield 7-1 in a Pioneer Valley Youth Baseball League Sandy Koufax matchup. Game time temperatures sat at 100 degrees, but it didn’t seem to slow down Amherst one bit.